Description
Creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes layered with caramelized onions and crispy bacon. A comforting side dish perfect for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, cool, and crumble.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook onions over medium heat until caramelized, about 12–15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly add cream, whisking until thickened, then stir in cheeses until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half the potatoes, half the onions, half the bacon, and half the sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or parsley.
Notes
This dish can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat beautifully in the oven.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American